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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is a budget-friendly option and is less expensive than the Dell Inspiron 14 5425, but it offers lower performance due to its Intel Celeron processor, less RAM, and minimal storage, making it more suitable for basic tasks. The Dell Inspiron, on the other hand, is equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen processor, more RAM, and ample storage, which makes it better suited for demanding engineering work, 3D rendering, and machine learning. It also boasts a longer battery life and an overall better build including a higher quality display. However, the Dell is more expensive and slightly less portable due to a higher weight. If portability and cost savings are your primary concerns, the ASUS might be the better option, but if you require better performance and longer battery life for more intensive tasks, the Dell Inspiron would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
- The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 14 5425.
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has less RAM and a weaker CPU than the Dell Inspiron 14 5425, which can make multitasking and high-demand tasks sluggish for the ASUS. Additionally, the ASUS has a lower-quality TN screen and shorter battery life compared to the Dell's superior IPS display and longer battery duration, affecting the overall visual experience and device usage time.
Gaming and AI
5.5
6.2
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has the Intel UHD Graphics 600, which is less powerful than the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Vega 8 graphics in the Dell Inspiron 14 5425, making the latter more suitable for gaming and 3D tasks. Both laptops have a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, but the Dell's IPS display is typically better for gaming than the TN panel on the ASUS, which also contributes to the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 being fair for gaming and 3D, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is considered poor.
Engineering and Design
5.4
7.0
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has lower RAM, a basic Intel Celeron processor, and basic integrated graphics, which limits its performance for demanding engineering and design tasks. Additionally, the Dell's higher screen resolution and superior IPS panel quality offer better visuals, which are crucial for design accuracy, whereas the ASUS's standard TN panel and lower screen quality fall short for detail-oriented work.
Content Creation
5.7
7.5
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
5.9
7.5
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
5.2
6.3
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 likely has a basic display that doesn't offer the clarity, brightness, or vibrancy needed for everyday tasks, likely making text and images less crisp and colors less vivid, resulting in a generally poor viewing experience. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 possibly offers a better balance of resolution and brightness, providing a satisfactory experience for daily activities and professional work in design but may lack in displaying the broad color spectrum needed for precise color work. For gaming or 3D applications where fluid motion is key, both laptops may fall short due to potential limitations in refresh rates and only moderate attention to resolution and panel quality, impacting the smoothness and detail of fast-paced visuals.
Battery
7.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Cost
$240
$500
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 costs $500.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 14 5425 to have very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook Go 15 | Dell Inspiron 14 5425 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$240 | $500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.71'' | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.46 lbs | 3.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.18" | 12.36" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.31" | 8.96" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 279 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Josh Brown | January 2024
"The Asus Vivobook Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"A slim chassis, an acceptable weight (1.6 kg) and a real-world battery life of almost 13 hours turn the Inspiron into a mobile companion. Good: The battery can not only be charged using Dell's proprietary power adapter, but also with a universal USB-C power adapter (min. 45 watts). Office and Internet applications are handled by the built-in combination of Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM just as easily as modest computer games. Heat and noise development are generally okay, but the laptop should work a bit quieter under full load."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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